Monday, September 30, 2013

Stepping Into Acceptance

At forty years old, I am just beginning a life focused on my passions and interests outside of mothering. I have loved the last fifteen years of pregnancy and nursing and being the most authentic, natural Mama that have known how to be. As my children get older more time has opened up for me to pursue and explore things that have been on the back burner for years - maybe decades! This is a very exciting, fulfilling time in my mothering journey.

Since I was seventeen years old, I have been told that I should get into modeling. Truth be told, I never had the confidence because I did not like the idea of being compared and judged and I worried what other women would think. Since representing Radical Unschooling on various television appearances over the last few years, I have become used to putting myself out there and opening myself up for criticism. You'd think that this would be a bad thing, but it has been quite the opposite.

It has been the greatest gift to be able to stand in the place of judgement from others and only grow stronger from it. I am focused on my many dreams and goals in life now more than ever. I have learned to love myself in all of my crazy authenticity. I am expanding in every area of my professional career and many amazing opportunities have come my way since letting go of my perfectionism.

Modeling is a new, exciting adventure and one that makes me Sparkle with my Whole Being. I am listed on a few modeling sites and have already received several contacts which may or may not lead to new experiences and opportunities. Either way, I know that I love stepping into this acceptance of myself and creating such beautiful art through my modeling work.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” ~ Steve Jobs

Dayna Martin

I'm Dayna Martin, mother to four children who have never been to school and have never been punished. We practice peaceful parenting through Radical Unschooling. I am a wife, author, inspirational speaker, and voice for change. In this space, I share some of our daily adventures, and unique thoughts and ideas. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy a peek into our life of freedom, joy and everything else that comes with living a life against the grain. To learn more about my work and living in a partnership paradigm through Radical Unschooling. visit my website www.DaynaMartin.com

Let go of familiarity and Let Life Unfold

My latest book, Sexy Birth

"Dayna, I just finished Sexy Birth. What a wonderful read! As a doula, your book is now number one on my recommended readings list (even trumping Ina May). And I even have some new thoughts heading into my third birth this May. Thank you!" ~Lola O’Brien

Be the Peace!

image by Beth Nadler

My book about Unschooling and Parenting: Radical Unschooling: A Revolution Has Begun

"In my heart of hearts, I’ve always been a Radical Unschooler. There is no doubt in my mind that families and our global community would be far healthier if this approach were embraced." - Dr. Christiane Northrup, MD, Author of “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” ”